Governor 'deeply saddened' by death of staff member at prison

Monday

Sep 24, 2012 at 1:18 PMSep 24, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Gov. John Hickenlooper released this statement about the incident Monday, Sept. 24, at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in Crowley County:
“We are deeply saddened by the death this morning of a staff member at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility. Our condolences go to her family and her co-workers at the facility. Our hearts and prayers are also with the staff member who was injured and remains hospitalized. We are doing all we can to support the families and employees impacted by this incident.”
Roxane White, chief of staff to Hickenlooper, traveled this morning to visit a Pueblo hospital and the correctional facility in Crowley County. Hickenlooper will travel to Crowley County and Pueblo this afternoon.
One female staff member at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility was killed Monday morning after an incident involving an offender.
Her identity has not yet been released pending notification of the family.
Tom Clements, executive director, said he wishes to convey his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and staff members affected by the incident.
According to a statement issued by the Colorado Department of Corrections, the incident occurred in the kitchen during the early morning breakfast preparations.
The department confirmed there were two female staff members involved. The other staff member was seriously injured and is being treated at this time.
The Office of the Inspector General has identified one offender suspect and AVCF remains on lockdown during the investigation. The incident scene has been secured and offender meals are being prepared and delivered from other facilities.